He bears the oblation-urn to mortals, the swift messenger appointed; Agni strengthens with mind and purpose.

That Agni, who is the bearer of oblations, the immortal, the desirer (of offerings), the messenger (of the gods), and is the receiver of sacrificial viands, is associated with understanding.

Oblation-bearer, deathless, well inclined, an eager messenger, Agni comes nigh us with the thought.